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53 Journalists Tested Positive For COVID-19 In Mumbai

By:  Tupaki Desk   |   20 April 2020 1:40 PM GMT
53 Journalists Tested Positive For COVID-19 In Mumbai
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Mumbai has become the epicentre of the COVID-19 in India. Most number of cases in the country are registered Maharashtra, and this troubles the officials now.

On Monday, at least 53 journalists in Mumbai have tested positive for coronavirus, and the number is likely to go up. Among these 53 journalists there are reporters, cameramen of news channels and photojournalists.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation(BMC) has tested 167 samples. Out of 167 samples, 53 have come positive for COVID 19. They all have sent to quarantine, and their closed ones are also to be tested for the virus.

As the media persons mostly perform field duties, they are becoming the victims of this deadly virus.

Meanwhile, in Maharashtra, 4,203 cases are reported, 223 are dead and 507 were discharged from the hospital after conquering the virus.